Lactation consultants in Walnut Creek, CA
4 lactation consultants listed in Walnut Creek: 1 practice or clinic and 3 independent lactation consultants.
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
YesDoes Medicaid cover lactation support in California?Does Medicaid cover lactation support in California?
In California, Medi-Cal pays for medically necessary lactation visits with no set limit, billed by a supervising licensed provider because lactation consultants can't enroll on their own.
- IBCLCs can bill Medicaid directly:
- No
- Visit limits:
- No limit on medically necessary lactation visits during pregnancy and through 12 months postpartum (managed care plans); no prior authorization or referral
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California details
Medi-Cal covers lactation consultant services, but IBCLCs and CLCs cannot enroll; a supervising licensed provider or clinic bills their services as a physician E/M visit. APL 26-005 (March 2026) bars managed care plans from requiring prior authorization or referrals and sets no cap on medically necessary lactation visits, in person, at home or by telehealth.
Practices, clinics and hospitals (1)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-3000Independent lactation consultants (3)
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Irina Chase
Julianne Ghiglieri-Cole
Noreen Gardner-Kalin
Lactation consultants near Walnut Creek
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